Srimad Bhagavatam — Dashama Skandha, Shloka 24
Kṛṣṇa Visits Trivakrā; Akrūra’s Praise and the Hastināpura Mission
स त्वं प्रभोऽद्य वसुदेवगृहेऽवतीर्ण: स्वांशेन भारमपनेतुमिहासि भूमे: । अक्षौहिणीशतवधेन सुरेतरांश- राज्ञाममुष्य च कुलस्य यशो वितन्वन् ॥ २४ ॥
sa tvam prabho ’dya vasudeva-gṛhe ’vatīrṇaḥ svāṁśena bhāram apanetum ihāsi bhūmeḥ akṣauhiṇī-śata-vadhena suretarāṁśa- rājñām amuṣya ca kulasya yaśo vitanvan
O Panginoon, Ikaw nga ang Kataas-taasang Persona; ngayo’y nagpakita Ka sa tahanan ni Vasudeva kasama ang Iyong ganap na bahagi upang alisin ang bigat ng daigdig. Sa paglipol sa daan-daang hukbong akshauhini na pinamumunuan ng mga haring bahagi ng mga kaaway ng mga deva, pinalalaganap Mo rin ang dangal ng aming angkan.
The term suretarāṁśa-rājñām indicates that the demoniac kings slain by Kṛṣṇa were in fact expansions or incarnations of the enemies of the demigods. This fact is elaborately explained in the Mahābhārata, which reveals the specific identities of the demoniac kings.
FAQs
This verse states that Krishna descends (with His plenary portion) to remove the earth’s burden by destroying vast armies and demoniac kings, while also expanding the fame of the Yadu dynasty.
In the Mathurā narrative, Akrūra recognizes Krishna’s divine mission behind the unfolding events—Kṛṣṇa’s arrival is not merely political, but a purposeful avatāra to uproot oppressive rulers and restore dharma.
See divine purpose behind adversity: oppose injustice and inner “demoniac” tendencies (ego, cruelty, exploitation) while serving dharma with devotion, trusting that the Lord supports righteousness.